Son, Put Your Father To The Test (FF)

The events that transpired at the North Pole Shrine spread like a tidal wave, swiftly sweeping across the Northern Region.

Countless people were shocked.

The East Domain Overlord had arrived in the Northern Region, crushing the mighty Wu Huang with ease and, with a mere flick of his finger, forced five emperors to retreat without a fight!

What kind of dominance was this?

What kind of brilliance?

It was said that a strong dragon does not oppress a local snake, yet this dragon that had crossed the river crushed the local snakes of the Northern Region entirely.

Many emperors in the Northern Region were enraged, and some wanted to rally their peers to restore the region's lost dignity.

However, in the end, no one dared to act.

Time passed, and two months went by.

On this day, at the northernmost point of the Northern Region, by the North Sea, a white pillar of light tore through the sky, seemingly descending from beyond the heavens.

"Boom!!"

The light pillar resembled the wrath of a god, shaking the entire Northern Region. Nearly everyone could see the light, which descended upon the North Sea.

"What's happening?!"

"Is it a divine artifact descending from the heavens or a disaster?"

"Or has a great devil been born?"

Many people speculated, but no one dared to venture forth, as the disturbance was far too great. Whether it was a disaster or an opportunity, it was not something an ordinary person could withstand.

For the weak, even the greatest opportunity can turn into a catastrophe.

"Based on typical patterns, that pillar of light is most likely from the arrival of people from the Nine Heavens Main Continent. After all, the True Destined Son has already become unbeatable among the younger generation of this Fragmented Continent, and it's time to move on to a bigger map."

Qin Chuan was calm and composed.

What was a mystery to others was merely routine to him.

Sure enough.

A few days later, a majestic voice echoed from the North Sea, reverberating like spring thunder across the land.

The Four Great Regions were shaken!

"What?! This is only a Fragmented Continent? There's a Main Continent that is millions of times larger than this?!"

"Emperor-level powerhouses haven't vanished, but instead exist on the Main Continent?!"

"The overlords of the Purple Cloud Domain from the Main Continent's Purple Cloud Academy have arrived at this Fragmented Continent to recruit young talents?"

"The Purple Cloud Academy has already set up a trial at the North Sea, and those who pass can join the academy?!"

"What?! Emperor-realm powerhouses can directly escort one young person to bypass the trial? This… this is blatant cheating!"

These revelations sent shockwaves through the Four Great Regions.

The fact that this Fragmented Continent was just a shard of a larger world shattered their worldview. Many ordinary people felt even smaller, while countless geniuses grew more ambitious, eager to explore a larger world.

But it was the last rule about the trial that drew the most criticism from grassroots talents.

They were indignant.

They roared in frustration.

They raged helplessly.

Was this still a trial? This was clearly a test of family background!

With an Emperor-realm elder backing them, one could bypass the trials entirely and be effortlessly admitted into the Purple Cloud Academy!

Had the academies on the Main Continent become so corrupt? Were they now so blatantly playing favorites?

Could it be an attempt to win over these Emperor-realm powerhouses?

But that shouldn't be the case!

From the declarations of the Purple Cloud Academy's powerhouses, it was clear they had no shortage of Emperor-realm experts, and even housed quasi-Emperor monsters. Why would they need to curry favor with the "native emperors" of this Fragmented Continent?

No one could figure it out.

Even the emperors of the Four Great Regions were puzzled. When had they become so highly regarded by the great powers of the Main Continent?

However, Qin Chuan understood!

"It seems the Purple Cloud Academy isn't just here to gather talent; more importantly, they're here to plunder the luck and fortune of this Fragmented Continent."

Qin Chuan squinted as he analyzed the situation:

"This Fragmented Continent has existed for tens of thousands of years, isolated from the outside world, essentially forming a small, independent realm."

"Its accumulation of luck and fortune is enormous, but the environment here is barren, with limited resources. Furthermore, due to some missing laws of the world, it's difficult for true powerhouses to emerge here."

"The fewer powerhouses that are born, the less fortune is consumed, leaving the fortune of this world relatively abundant."

"As a result, the top figures of this Fragmented Continent may not be very powerful, but the luck they carry is immense."

"In other words, each Emperor in the Fragmented Continent possesses more fortune than their counterparts in the outside world, and their young descendants are naturally blessed by this fortune as well."

"These emperors themselves may be past their prime, but their descendants still have potential. With enough fortune, they could rise quickly once they reach the Main Continent!"

"This means that having an Emperor's backing is akin to being blessed with great fortune, and those people will naturally be fast-tracked into the Purple Cloud Academy!"

Of course, this was just Qin Chuan's conjecture.

But he was almost certain he was right, just as those outlandish legends in fantasy worlds often turned out to be true.

Before long, Qin Zi approached his father, Qin Chuan.

His eyes were shining with excitement as he eagerly asked, "Dad, should we go participate in this trial?"

"Why not?" Qin Chuan smiled and said, "At this point, you've already defeated nearly all the peers in this Fragmented Continent. It's time for you to explore a larger world."

"Yes!!" Qin Zi nodded enthusiastically.

"So, do you want to pass the trial on your own, or would you prefer I take you directly to the finish line?" Qin Chuan asked with a teasing smile.

"Uh... well..." Qin Zi awkwardly rubbed his hands together. "You know how strong I am. That trial won't pose any challenge to me, so... there's no need to waste time, right?"

Of course, he wanted to be escorted!

Qin Zi had already tasted the sweetness of relying on his father's power. How could he pass up such an opportunity?

Competing with those weaklings for first place didn't appeal to him nearly as much as the glory of being escorted straight to success.

What? You're asking if I'm taking the trial?

Do I look like someone who needs to take exams?

I'm a special admit.

Oh, by the way, Tsinghua isn't bad either.

Qin Chuan gave his son a knowing look and teased, "Well, well, calculating time already? You're making progress."

Qin Zi's face flushed with embarrassment.

He knew his little scheme had once again been seen through by his father.

But he also knew that his father's teasing meant he had agreed.

Three days passed in a flash.

After a brief period of doubt, hesitation, and probing, many geniuses began to gather at the North Sea.

The Four Great Regions were vast, with hidden talents aplenty. These individuals usually kept a low profile, never revealing their strength. But now that the opportunity to leap through the dragon gate was before them, they were ready to give it their all.

However, the Emperors remained cautious.

Standing at the pinnacle of the Fragmented Continent, they were even more afraid of death. Without fully understanding the intentions of the Purple Cloud Academy, they were hesitant to act.

In fact, many emperors had secretly arrived in the Northern Region, close to the North Sea, but they were still waiting.

And who were they watching?

Naturally, Qin Chuan!

Currently, in the Four Great Regions, the most prominent and powerful figure was none other than Qin Chuan, making him the bellwether for all.

If he didn't move, no one dared to move.

But on this day, Qin Chuan made his move.

He made no effort to conceal his aura. In fact, he deliberately radiated his Light Law, and his radiant brilliance lit up the world like a giant sun as he departed from the North Pole Shrine and headed toward the North Sea.

"Qin Huang has set out!"

"Qin Huang has moved, so it seems there's no danger!"

"Exactly! We might not understand the Purple Cloud Academy's intentions, but Qin Huang surely does. He's a Ninefold Heaven Saint who ascended to the Emperor Realm, destined for greatness, so he probably fears death even more than we do. If there was any danger, he wouldn't go."

"It seems there's no trap."

With that, many emperors who had been observing in the shadows were overjoyed and, without further hesitation, took their most talented descendants and rushed toward the North Sea.

They, too, made no effort to hide their auras.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

In an instant, radiant streaks of light shot across the sky, like meteors cutting through the heavens, drawing the attention of the entire world.

Eagles soared through the sky, fish swam in the shallow waters, and all life in the frost-filled land vied for freedom!

Meanwhile, some grassroots geniuses who were still trekking toward the North Sea looked up at the streaks of light speeding across the sky, their faces turning green.

It felt like walking home after school, only to see classmates being whisked away in luxury cars… and being splashed with mud in the process.

"No, I'm not crying!"

A stubborn genius clenched his fists, raising his head and taking a deep breath to hold back his tears.